GENUS ORDINIS DEI’s Concept Album “The Land East of Eden” Out Now

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Genus Ordinis Dei announce the release of their new concept album The Land East of Eden, available now worldwide on all digital platforms and on the band’s official store.

LISTEN NOW: https://bfan.link/the-land-east-of-eden

The band is proud to share this work with Roy Khan (ex Kamelot, Conception), whose iconic voice enriches the track Sweet Magick and appears throughout the album through spoken invocations and narrative passages, leading the listener deeper into the work.

The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Tommaso “Tommy” Monticelli at Sonitus Studio, whose artistic and technical contribution defined the sound and identity of this release.

For those who wish to experience The Land East of Eden in its most complete physical form, the exclusive Digibook edition is available, along with dedicated merchandise created specifically for this work, on the official store.

ORDER ALBUM & MERCH: https://genusordinisdei.bandcamp.com/merch

Genus Ordinis Dei thank everyone who has supported the project, believed in the band’s vision, and followed this journey. Passion, loyalty, and dedication to Heavy Metal are the driving forces behind this work.

This album is for you.

DISCOGRAFIA
The Beginning (album) – 2023
Glare of Deliverance (album) – 2020
Nemesis feat. Melissa VanFleet (single) – 2019
Great Olden Dynasty (album) – 2017
EP 2016 (EP) – 2016
The Middle (album) – 2015
 
GENUS ORDINIS DEI lineup
Nick K (voce & chitarra)
Tommy Monticelli (chitarra & orchestra)
Nico Pedrali (batteria)

For more info on GENUS ORDINIS DEI
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
SPOTIFY
METAL SERIES ‘THE BEGINNING’

Latin Metal Pioneers ILL NIÑO Release Sample of New Brutal Song ‘Born To Suffer’

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Latin Metal pioneers ILL NIÑO return with a sample of new brutal song “Born To Suffer” (Nacido Pa Sufrir).  The song marks a major new chapter for the band as the first track to feature vocalist Tommy Roulette who has been with the band since June 2025. The band will drop an additional teaser next week—fans are encouraged to keep a close eye on ILL NIÑO’s social media channels for the latest updates.

Listen to the snippet here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/872609945692830

Currently putting the final touches on their 8th full-length studio album, ILL NIÑO are also preparing to shoot the official music video for “Born To Suffer,” the record’s lead track. The song showcases the band’s signature fusion of relentless groove, brutal heaviness, and unmistakable Latin influence—proving once again why they remain one of the most influential forces in modern metal.

Alongside the new music, ILL NIÑO have confirmed more tours and additional worldwide festival appearances, expanding an already massive 2026 global tour cycle. The band is set to appear at some of the world’s most prominent heavy music festivals, including:

Welcome to Rockville
Rock Fest WI
Hellsinki Metal Festival
Brutal Assault
Alcatraz Festival
Vagos Metal Fest
Motocultor Festival

With more announcements still to come, 2026 is shaping up to be one hell of a year for ILL NIÑO.

Catch ILL NIÑO on tour in 2026 at the following dates:

April 14 – CDMX – Fuck Off Room, MX
April 15 – CDMX – Fuck Off Room, MX
April 16 – Guadalajara- Foro Independencia, MX
April 17 – San Luis Potosi – Bunker 57, MX
April 24 – Lima – Yield Rock, PE
April 26 – Santiago – Teatro Cariola, CL
April 28 – Buenos Aires – Arena Sur, AR
April 30 – Curitiba – Tork N Roll, BR
May 1 – São Paulo – Audio, BR
May 2 – Rio de Janeiro – Sacadura, BR
May 3 – Belo Horizonte – Mister Rock, BR
May 10 – Welcome To Rockville, USA
July 18 – Rock Fest, USA
August 6 – Brutal Assault, CZ
August 7 – Alcatraz Festival, BE
August 8 – Hellsinki Metal Festival, FI
August 15 – Motocultor Festival, FR

Ticket Links: https://illnino1.com/shows/

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – Spotify – YouTube

RICK MONROE AND THE HITMEN Drop New Single ‘Bad Thing’

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Rick Monroe & The Hitmen unleash their brand-new single “Bad Thing” via Asylum 1212 Records /TLG/Virgin Music Group. Taken from the band’s forthcoming album Southern Tea Bags, the track is a shot of bourbon-soaked rebellion—gritty, honest, and unapologetically loud. Produced by Rick Monroe & The Hitmen alongside Brandon Britton, and mixed and mastered by Britton, the song captures the band at full throttle.

Rick Monroe & The Hitmen deliver a pulse-pounding song that’s equal parts danger and desire. It will resonates with anyone who has ever felt the weight of life’s choices. With raw, confessional lyrics like “I’m tired of breaking my back” and “Can’t get any lower, I’ve done a bad, bad, bad thing,” the song captures the struggle of pushing through challenges while embracing a reckless spirit.

This track is perfect for fans looking for a song that embodies resilience and the thrill of living life unapologetically. “Bad Thing” is not just about mistakes—it’s about owning them and moving forward with fierce determination. Add it to your playlist and let Rick Monroe and the Hitmen take you on a wild ride!

Musically, “Bad Thing” blends catchy hooks with a gritty rock edge, creating a sound that’s both infectious and unforgettable. Monroe’s distinctive vocals soar as he navigates themes of regret, defiance, and the desire to break free from the past. The chorus, with its driving rhythm and bold declaration of freedom, is sure to get stuck in your head.

“Bad Thing” is available on all major digital platforms. Add it to your playlist and get ready for Rick Monroe & The Hitmen to kick the door wide open on a new chapter with Southern Tea Bags.

The Band has also launched a new Exclusive VIP Fan List

STREAM “Bad Thing”: https://ffm.to/rmth-bad-thing

The birth of the Hitmen. For years Rick Monroe has been a solo artist hiring players as needed and doing the Nashville shuffle of interchangeable bands, but during covid everything changed. In 2020, Rick and the band, with Bobby Perkins & Alan Beeler, were set to have an amazing year starting off with a West Coast tour when the world shut down. Instead of everyone going their own way, they all stuck together and started streaming live shows from their basements, garages and living rooms. At the same time Rick and Alan Beeler started a standing Tuesday writing meeting which eventually became the bulk of their current album. Through some mutual friends, Rick met Malcolm Springer and they decided to track a few songs and see how it went. Once in the studio it was obvious that this was quickly becoming more of a band situation and when Malcolm brought Jason Bohl in, the sound finally came together. Rick joked one night about how the band was killing it and bam- someone said “The Hitmen”- and that was that.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Instagram – Facebook – X – YouTube – TikTok – Spotify

ANTHEA Unveil First Single + Video ‘Phantom In The Masquerade’ from Upcoming Album

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Rockshots Records announces the release of “Phantom in the Masquerade”, the brand new single by Los Angeles symphonic metal act Anthea, out now on all digital platforms.

“Phantom in the Masquerade” is the first single taken from Anthea’s upcoming third full-length album, “Beyond The Dawn,” and serves as an introduction to the band’s most ambitious and theatrical chapter to date. The song explores the feeling of being invisible while surrounded by others, translating emotional isolation into a powerful and evocative musical narrative.

Commenting on the track, the band states:
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“‘Phantom in the Masquerade’ is one of the most theatrical songs we’ve written. We wanted it to feel both catchy and haunting, with lyrics that capture the experience of being surrounded by people yet completely unseen. It sets the stage for the dramatic direction we’ve been embracing, both musically and visually.”

Musically, the single highlights Anthea’s evolved sound, blending symphonic metal foundations with strong melodic hooks, driving guitar work, and layered orchestrations. The balance between immediacy and atmosphere reflects the broader identity of “Beyond The Dawn“, an album conceived as a dynamic journey where each song offers a distinct mood while remaining part of a cohesive whole.

Expanding on the vision behind the album, the band adds:
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“This record pushed us to explore every corner of our sound – from fast and heavy tracks to more emotional and melodic moments. ‘Phantom in the Masquerade’ introduces that range and gives listeners a clear sense of the dramatic and expressive path the album follows.”

An official music video accompanies the release, transforming the song’s themes into a symbolic visual narrative centered on identity, isolation, and transformation. Set within a masquerade ball, the video reinforces Anthea’s strong theatrical aesthetic, a defining element of both their music and live performances.

“Phantom in the Masquerade” marks the opening step toward “Beyond The Dawn“, an album shaped by themes of growth, transition, uncertainty, and renewal, representing a significant evolution in Anthea’s songwriting and artistic vision.

For fans of: Dynazty, Kamelot, Powerwolf

DIGITAL SINGLE: https://lnk.to/sIZl8W

New album “Beyond The Dawn” out April 17th, 2026.

PRE ORDER “Beyond The Dawn“: https://rockshots.eu/products/anthea-beyond-the-dawn

Track Listing:​
1. Beyond The Dawn – 4:13
2. Phantom in the Masquerade – 3:32
3. The Lost Soul – 3:44
4. Awakening (Song for Spring) – 4:16
5. Bygone Age (Chicxulub) – 4:03
6. From Shadows to Light – 4:40
7. Crystal Moon – 4:11
8. Wanderer’s Quell – 3:53
9. Whispers of the Heart – 4:46
10. Duality of Gaia – 4:12
11. Burnin’ in the Third Degree (Tahnee Caine and Tryanglz cover) – 3:38
Album Length: 45:08

Anthea Line-Up:​
Diego Valadez: Lead Vocals, Keyboards
Juan Pina: Rhythm Guitars, Harsh Vocals
Marcos Mejia: Lead Guitars
Gabby Hawk: Bass
Peter Vasquez: Drums
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The Sirens (Backing Vocals)
Mel Del Real: Backing Vocals
Astrid Anaya: Backing Vocals

More info:​
​https://rockshots.eu​
​https://www.facebook.com/antheametal​
​https://www.instagram.com/antheametal

Drum Workshop to Honor JOSH FREESE with Lifetime Achievement Award at NAMM Show 2026

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The Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) Performance Series™ honors the musical achievements of legendary drummer Josh Freese by presenting him with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the NAMM Show 2026 on the DW/Roland booth, room 202 (2nd level), 16.30pm on the 23 January. The award is a fitting tribute to a career that has seen him play DW drums on hundreds of albums, across an array of musical genres, with the world’s biggest bands and artists. 

Josh Freese has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s most versatile in-demand freelance drummers. He is known for his incredible versatility across rock, punk, and new wave with the ability to slot into established rock groups and sounding like he has always been there. A talent that was tested recently when, for two years, he joined the Foo Fighters following the death of Taylor Hawkins.

Freese’s musical range is staggering, including working with Michael Bublé, Suicidal Tendencies, Nine Inch Nails, Glen Campbell, Sting, The Vandals, Avril Lavigne, Danny Elfman, Katy Perry, M83, DEVO, Guns N’ Roses, The Replacements, Weezer, and the list goes on. He has also recorded solo records and co-written songs with Queens of the Stone Age, Guns N’ Roses, Sting, The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, DEVO, and many more. From playing drums at Disneyland at the age of 12 to gracing the stage and studio with rock music’s elite, this award recognizes his exceptional career. “There’s a truism that ‘a band is only as good as its drummer,” noted Sting, “Any band that Josh graced with his presence on the kit was fortunate indeed.”

Don Lombardi, DW Founder, said: ‘I’ve known Josh since he was a young teenager and have had the privilege of witnessing all the accomplishments he has achieved throughout his lifetime. Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award is well deserved, as he has made an incredible contribution to the music industry and drummers around the world.’

Chris Lombardi, DW President and CEO, commented, “Josh has been a true member of the DW family for over 40 years, and I have had the privilege of calling him a friend throughout his entire tenure as a DW artist. It is a true honor to present him with this prestigious award.”

To find out more please go to http://www.dwdrums.com/.
Learn more about Josh Freese
Explore the history of the Roland Lifetime Achievement Awards. 

IN DAKHMA Release New Single + Live Video for Cover of Sepultura’s ‘Territory’

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Rising from the depths of the Croatian underground, death metal trio In Dakhma has officially released their crushing cover of the Sepultura classic, Territory.

Originally appearing on the 1993 landmark album Chaos A.D., Territory remains a definitive anthem of political upheaval and sonic brutality. In Dakhma takes this foundation and injects it with their signature suffocating atmosphere and death metal precision.

“Sepultura has been one of the main influences of our sound,” says the band. “Territory is a song about borders, conflict, and the propaganda of hate – themes that unfortunately remain as relevant today as they were thirty years ago. We wanted to capture that anger and channel it through the In Dakhma lens.”

n Dakhma is dedicated to the “old school” spirit of the genre while incorporating modern and ritualistic elements. Taking their name from the Zoroastrian ‘Towers of Silence,’ the band explores themes of mortality, ancient rites, and the decay of civilization. Known for their high-intensity live performances, In Dakhma is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with within the Balkan metal landscape.

The video for “Territory” features a raw, DIY aesthetic that mirrors the band’s no-nonsense approach to metal. It is available to stream now on the band’s official YouTube channel.

Live video was recorded at Dark Circle Fest 2025, organised by Vinko Golembiowski & Filip Škopić of Ri Rock

Video Editing: Vedran Nor
Handheld Camera: Ana Križanec
Thumbnail Photo: Ana Križanec
Mix & Master: Vedran Kovačić, Chicken Sound Studio

Line Up:
Matko Podobnik – Drums
Tomi Gamilec – Bass & Vocals
Vedran Nor – Guitar

More info:
Web: https://indakhma.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in.dakhma/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/in.dakhma/
Bandcamp: https://indakhma.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/084MbAlEmEortmT8mPkNXE